Remember when local kids used to set up their lemonade shops' on the corner with ramshackle tables, styrofoam cups, mom's antique water pitchers, and the biggest tub of lemonade you've ever seen? Although there's much to question about the food safety involved when buying fruit juice from a child with marker all over their fingertips from making their poster-board signage, any adult with a heart feels the gravitational urge to buy a cup.

It's human nature to judge a book by its cover. Of course, we don't want to always assume things about people, but when you see a middle aged woman starting to get into a snark tiff with a flight attendant, what's your first thought? I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt, but my gut jumps to conclusions that we've got a Karen on our hands. But sometimes the gut can be wrong…

Before signing a contract, there are a few things to watch out for. Above all, a shared goal of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Secondly, employers tend to underestimate how much employees yearn for peace and quiet. In other words, we expect nothing but silence after five o'clock. No phone calls, no meetings, and most definitely no unnecessary bonding time with coworkers after office hours. The story below is from a devoted analyst who worked for a multinational construction materials…

Almost everyone has been both the giver and receiver of a pickup line. What's most surprising to us here at FAIL Blog are not necessarily the pickup lines that failed or even the ones that worked. We're curious about the pickup lines that should never have worked but somehow did. What does that say about the state of dating culture in 2023 and what does that say about how we have lowered our collective standards? On a positive note, it's nice that we have normalized the concept of taking big sw…

What would you do if you found a stray puppy who looked malnourished and beat up and you rescued her? You took all the proper steps before falling in love: You got her checked at the vet for records and a microchip and nothing. You even scoured the internet and called all the nearby shelters to see if anyone was looking for her, and nothing. So you allow yourself to fall in love with this pup and welcome her into your heart. You think this puppy came to you for a reason and it is now your furba…

Rescue animals can sometimes choose their rescuer. As human beings, we like to maintain a semblance of control over our own lives, but when it comes to pet ownership, nobody is ever fully prepared for the unconditional love that comes along with animal adoption. However, that love can come as a surprise to those who aren't even looking for it.

Grandparents are the best. They'll do anything for their grandkids , like buying them way too many toys, cooking delicious meals for them, and being their favorite playmate. Many kids grow up having their grandparents as babysitters, which creates a strong bond between them. These grandparents want to keep in touch with their grandkids , even once the kids turn into teens. But fear not, they aren't afraid to utilize technology to connect with their family. Their methods may be a tad unorthodox,…

One of the huge downsides of having 8 billion people on the this Earth is that there are only so many 'unique' names to chose from. With 1 out of 25 Americans named 'John', it makes you wonder how many parents feel forced to think of baby names that are out of the box. Well, with the turn of the century, it seems like a lot of people have gotten extremely creative with baby names– and not in a good way.

Everyone had a fantasy in high school of running into their arch-enemy years later and showing them how much better they are now. Here's the thing, though: running into that person years down the road is never exactly what one expects the encounter to be. Even if one's dream has come true and that person is a total wreck. The experience of running into them can range from cringeworthy to petty to wholesome… as evidenced by these stories, which were shared to this r/AskReddit thread. Some of the…

As a kid, when the other kids were being mean, adults always told us to ‘turn the other cheek’ or simply let the mean jabs go by the wayside. As someone with a vengeful spirit and a fiery heart, it's nearly impossible to forgive and forget, even when you know it's the wise, anti-conflict thing to do. If some little kid is gonna push you in the dirt, things are about to get personal. But if someone unknowingly is gracious and forgiving, does it still make them noble? In this story, one woman was…

Sometimes humans can be bros. It's not very often that we meet genuinely amazing strangers out in public, but sometimes, in the most wholesome moments, our faith in humanity is restored. Usually we don't expect those moments when we're anywhere near our local airport, but apparently people can surprise us.

Some therapists can be gentle, others can be savage, and most can be both within the same session. I would be lying if I told you I never had a bizarre exchange with my therapist. Once upon a time, I made a former therapist of mine cry totally by accident when I was having a fairly nonchalant conversation about family dynamics during the Holidays. Either I have zero self-awareness to realize what I shared was intense or something I said resonated a bit too much with him. Oh well, another therap…

Born from humility and self-doubt, imposter syndrome can strike at any time, but when you have double your salary on the line, it helps to get a second opinion.

You know what they say about when you assume...

Military kids can all agree that moving sucks. After packing up your belongings for the 15th time before you even hit 8 years of age, the whole process starts to become numbing and the idea of a forever home becomes more of a fantastical dream than a reality. However, for some army brats, their dreams come true when their parents get stationed in a long term, or even forever, location.

This seemingly dangerous story has an unexpectedly wholesome ending.